Description Are you a good communicator with a great eye for detail, who is looking for the opportunity to support key Scottish Government priorities? You will join the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) who are responsible for payment of Common Agricultural Policy scheme grants and subsidies and inspection of agricultural land and livestock to ensure compliance with regulations. Working in the Inverness Area Office, you will be part of our busy front office team helping to support the delivery of grants, subsidies and other Government policies to the rural community by providing efficient administrative support. Area office staff are the main point of contact with farmers, crofters and other interested parties, so having the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers is essential. This is a Modern Apprenticeship opportunity, throughout the first 12 months the success candidate will be expected to gain a relevant SVQ qualification. Support will be provided by an internal assessor who will work with you on a monthly basis with time given to work on your qualification. Responsibilities Receipting, data capture, assessment and authorisations of applications and claims under a range of agricultural and environmental schemes. Dealing with telephone, written and face to face enquiries from both internal and external customers including assisting with registration and navigation of RPID’s online systems. Using Rural Payments and Services and other IT systems, make assessments of information submitted on business and their applications, including data capture of information submitted. General administrative duties, including filing, acknowledgement and onward processing of mail, compilation of inspection files and maintain spreadsheet information. Qualifications Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Behaviours: Working Together - Level 1 Managing a Quality Service - Level 1 Delivering at Pace - Level 1 Communicating and Influencing - Level 1 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 750 words which provides evidence of how you meet the behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and in-tray exercise. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 18 August 2025 however this may be subject to change. About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.